The 2024 AGP Pro All Stars show will occur in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. This 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying show will feature the 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
Best Cyber Monday Fitness Deals of 2024
Stocking up on the best home gym equipment is not a cheap endeavor. Even just buying a new piece of fitness gear can cost quite a chunk of change. Shopping strategically is crucial — enter Cyber ... Continue Reading
Best Vegan Creatine (2025): Plant-Based Picks for Every Athlete
Creatine is one of the most-studied, most effective supplements for muscle growth known to mankind. (1) Created in the body from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine, this sports nutrition ... Continue Reading
Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet
Strongman diets are often extremely caloric, frequently reaching five figures. 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current deadlift record holder Hafthor Björnsson recently invited Dr. Mike Israetel to ... Continue Reading
2026 Olympia Qualification Points System Announced
The Olympia qualification process will evolve for the 2026 season. The IFBB Pro League announced a new points and qualification process for the biggest show in bodybuilding. The new rules can be seen ... Continue Reading
Muscle Building: Whey Protein Continues to Perform Better Than Collagen
Collagen is a popular fitness supplement, touted for its benefits for joint health, recovery, and skin. But is it all hype? The most recent research suggests collagen may not live up to the claims that ... Continue Reading
4x Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Jeremy Buendia’s New Commercial Gym Tour
Four-time Olympia Men’s Physique champion Jeremy Buendia's decade-long dream of the commercial "Stoik Gym" was finally realized in Roseville, CA. With only eight weeks until the 2025 Olympia, which will ... Continue Reading
Can Ashwagandha Boost Muscle Gains?
A 2025 comprehensive review of the herbal supplement ashwagandha, known for its stress-reducing properties, may boost muscle gains in ways beyond promoting relaxation. While it’s not the first proof of ... Continue Reading
Should You Do 3-5 Reps for Size?
A new study reignited the debate about the lowest repetition range to maximize muscle hypertrophy. Analyzed by the House of Hypertrophy (HoH), the research reveals evidence that challenges conventional ... Continue Reading
How to Build the Perfect Post-Workout Meal for Recovery
Recovering from a training session doesn’t end when you rack the weights; what you eat after can influence your progress. Physiologist Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, keeps his ... Continue Reading
No Bench? No Problem. Try Simeon Panda’s Chest Exercise Swaps
You’re in a crowded gym, every bench is taken, it’s chest day, and you feel like your chest pump hopes are vanquished. You don’t need a bench to build bigger, stronger pecs, though. Proper exercise swaps ... Continue Reading
Smelling Salts For Power: Derek Lunsford’s Leg Training During 2025 Mr. Olympia Prep
2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford remains the only athlete to claim Olympia titles in two divisions: Men’s Open and Men’s 212. Although Lunsford lost his title defense to Samson Dauda in 2024, he kicked off ... Continue Reading
2025 Norway’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Norway's Strongest Man contest occurred on Aug. 23, 2025, in Storslett, Norway. The contest saw 12 of Norway's strongest compete through six events: Car Deadlift, Sandbag Toss, Flip and Load ... Continue Reading
2025 Wales’ Strongest Man Results
2025 Wales' Strongest Man contest occurred on Aug. 24, 2025, in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The contest featured 12 of the country's strongest clashing through five events: Farmer's Walk, Max Log Lift, Basque ... Continue Reading
Your Go-To Lower-Body Mobility Exercise Checklist
Ben Patrick, known as the Knee Over Toes Guy, outlined his blueprint for mobility and long-term knee health, which trains strength and flexibility to build resilience. My knees don’t hurt...so that ... Continue Reading
3 Push-Up-Only Chest Workouts for Size and Strength
Push–ups, like all calisthenic exercises, are only as effective as one’s bodyweight or ability to lift one's weight. However, there are many ways to regress or progress bodyweight training. Athlean X ... Continue Reading
How Phil Heath Uses Tempo To Amplify Chest Gains
Though he’s retired from bodybuilding, Phil Heath’s chest days aren’t just for show. In late August 2025, “The Gift” broke down how he leverages rep tempo and mind-muscle connection to sculpt a symmetrical ... Continue Reading
Can Rice Krispies Treats® Fuel Better Workouts?
Can a sweet snack fuel your muscles? Many athletes turn to Rice Krispies Treats® as a secret weapon. Recent studies reveal that athletes can enhance their performance by consuming more carbohydrates than ... Continue Reading
2025 Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Results
The 2025 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships were held in Pittsburgh, PA, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Over 200 Masters athletes walked onstage in 30 different contests, ranging from categories age ... Continue Reading
2025 RGV Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 RGV Pro was held in McAllen, TX, on Saturday, Aug. 30. The stage served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, ... Continue Reading
2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro Results
Alcione Santos Barreto won the 2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro. Barreto was one of eight women’s bodybuilders who competed in the contest on Sunday, Aug. 31, in Bucharest, Romania, for a ... Continue Reading
2025 Kuznitsa Festival Strongman Results
The 2025 Kuznitsa Festival strongman contest occurred on Aug. 23, 2025, in Kiselyovsk, Russia. The contest featured nine strongmen, representing three countries, competing through five events: Axle Press, ... Continue Reading
2025 Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Pro Masters World Championships will take place in Pittsburgh, PA, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. This is one of the biggest bodybuilding shows of the year in terms of competitors. Over 200 Masters ... Continue Reading
2025 RGV Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 RGV Pro is set to be held in McAllen, TX, on Saturday, Aug. 30. Co-promoters Helio Chapuseaux and Bernadette Galvan will feature 2025 Olympia qualifying contests for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic ... Continue Reading
2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
Bucharest, Romania, will host the 2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro on Sunday, Aug. 31. Seven IFBB Pro League athletes from the Women’s Bodybuilding division will face the judges and fans in a 2025 Ms. ... Continue Reading
Bikini Pro Huyen Emmy Person to Miss 2025 Olympia Due to Pregnancy
IFBB Professional League Bikini competitor Huyen Emmy Person has announced she will be a mother. Person won the 2025 San Diego Pro to qualify for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, but will forego competing on the ... Continue Reading